Shouldice Case questions

1. Draw a process map of how a typical patient is processed at Shouldice, including
if applicable) how much time each step takes, and its cost.

Shouldice Method Process Map (See Attached)


2. Using the information in the case, compute the total cost to Shouldice to treat an
average patient, and compare it to the total cost at a typical hospital. Be sure to
include costs for time lost to employers, and for the risk of recurrence.

Total Cost of an Average Shouldice Patient:

Hospital Stay…………………………………………...$ 444.00
$111/day
4 days
Surgical Fee…………………………………………… $ 450.00
(Assume General Anesthetic Not Required)
Assistant Surgeon Fee…………………………………. $ 60.00

Time Loss……………………………………………… $ 400.00
(Assume average wage $ 80.00/day 1983)
(Assume average length of unpaid recuperation
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